"It's been good – those guys are very good young players and we just want them to feel comfortable and have them understand what their responsibilities are and deliver the message to the team," he said.

With a host of extra support staff such as sports science specialists, a leadership expert and a greater focus on technology and player wellness, Daley said it was a "fair call" to say the approach seemed more thorough and professional.

"We're trying to be the best we possibly can and I'm trying to give the players the best chance," he said.

The side may or may not win the series opening next Wednesday but "at least we can walk away saying that we had a real red hot crack at this and we've given everyone the best chance to prepare well," he added.

"It's worked really well because while we have got a few more staff than last year we've stayed out of one another's road so to speak – we haven't bombarded the players and had everyone in on everything, it's been specific roles for specific people."

The sports science team are a new addition and have been added at Daley's behest after he decided between the 2013 and 2014 series that it would be a good idea.

"We've used GPS before but in terms of taking it to a new level it's gone up a notch this year. It's something I thought we needed to look at – all good sporting teams around the world have access to them," he said.

"I want to be as thoroughly prepared as I can be to have the boys in the best shape, that's the reason."